Catheter Directed Fibrinolysis for Acute PE (HI-PEITHO), NEWS2 Plus Procalcitonin Reduces Mortality (PRONTO)

Extra, extra, read all about it! We have two "NEWS" studies to talk about in this episode (bad pun).  Does catheter directed thrombolysis improve outcomes in acute intermediate risk PE? Does adding procalcitonin to NEWS2 screening of ED patients really reduce mortality in patients with suspected sepsis?? The results may surprise you. Biostatistics ninja and critical care physician Dr. Brian Locke joins us to discuss! 

Ultrasound Facilitated Catheter Directed Fibrinolysis for Acute PE (HI-PEITHO)

NEWS2 Plus Procalcitonin for Sepsis Screening (PRONTO)

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